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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12250 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 9:40 pm John Mercanti's design for the 2021 Wedge-Tailed Eagle coins from the Perth Mint reminds me of the Mexican Coat-of-Arms that is depicted on many Mexican coins. While not a direct duplicate, and eagles hunting snakes for food is common enough, I have to believe the Mexican Coat was at least a reference source during the design's development. This year's design is described by the Perth Mint as being a continuation of last year's in which the eagle was shown swooping down with its talons extended. On this year's design, the eagle has caught its prey (a snake) and is about to enjoy the spoils of the hunt. Both the bullion coin and the Enhanced Reverse Proof High Relief version are due to be available by the end of the month. 2021 Wedge-Tailed Eagle Image courtesy of Perth Mint. Mexican Coat-of-Arms Mexican Coat-of-Arms - Mirror Image Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 01/17/2021 9:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Ballyhoo Pillar of the Community United States 1613 Posts	Posted 02/21/2021 12:01 pm I recently added the 2020 high relief in NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo. All that I lack now are three standard proofs in the same grade for a complete run on these. John Mercanti and the designs were what drew me to these stunning coins. If only more collectors took an interest. But the 2021's are definitely on my list as soon as they start getting graded. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12250 Posts	Posted 03/08/2021 4:12 pm Very nice! I was also drawn to them based on Mercanti's original design and have been collecting them ever since; I confine myself to the one-ounce silver varieties each year, however, even though each design is struck in multiple weights/sizes and metals. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Bump111 Pillar of the Community United States 3323 Posts	Posted 03/08/2021 4:54 pm This is one of my favorite series! I only have a couple, but have always planned to acquire some of the others (once the shows crank up again...) It was recently said on the forum that Mercanti's career was less than stellar - one look at these will prove that wrong! Thanks for the images and write-up. I wonder if the 2022 example will have the eagle regurgitating the snake's skeleton?! "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae Report this Post to the Staff
Ballyhoo Pillar of the Community United States 1613 Posts	Posted 07/16/2021 2:22 pm Just bought the 2021 in NGC standard core MS70 from MCM for $99.95. A bit more than the previous years with similar 70 grade figures, but with silver up I thought that a fair price. The flag cores are at least $175 from what I've seen. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon Report this Post to the Staff
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